After searching in the various areas for the unidentified Rathian marks, the researchers have finally pinpointed the monster’s location within the Coral Highlands. Before leaving make sure to eat and gear up for a defense against fire. As a cutscene plays out of you and your handler journeying to the Coral Highlands, you are attacked by a Pink Rathian. However, color isn’t the only distinguishing factor of this new foe.

For those new to the series, Pink Rathian is a variant of Rathian. Varients often will hit harder, and have new additions or changes to their movesets to change up the fight in unexpected ways.

Pink Rathian will be far more aggressive than the regular version. In addition to its less docile nature, it also adds new additions to its repertoire of attacks. Not only can it do the backflip tail swipe, but it also will now move horizontally during it as well, making you much more likely to be hit by it. It also shoots its projectiles faster and more often.

Don’t take her lightly, study her moveset when you first encounter her, learning the subtle differences that will make the difference between a victory and 3 faints.

If you're having trouble, check out the chart below to make sure you're using efficient equipment compared to its resistances.

If you took the time to craft the Zorah armor set or the High Rank Anja armor set, their fire resistances will be a big help in this fight. You should also begin to think about further increasing your weapons in the weapons trees to deal more damage.